Saturday, February 4, 2012

A neutral room can be bold, modern, dramatic, sophisticated and just plain outstanding!When you are no longer playing with color the focus becomes shape, scale, texture and contrast to create excitement.This neutral, monochromatic scheme, when done right, truly merges serenity with drama, and I’ll show you how!

Saturday, January 21, 2012

The Do-It-Yourself craze has hit an all-time high!We now have hundreds of new TV shows and thousands of Internet sites (Pinterest being a personal favorite!) encouraging the average person to take on design challenges.Though I am all about saving money and customizing design, two HUGE benefits of DIY design, some things just look CHEAP!Here are some DIY Do’s that won’t cheapen the look of your home from an expert (yes, I’m an expert!).

Turn an Armoire into a Bar!

Change up Dated Furniture (cool hardware works wonders!)

After

Revive that Chair - anyone can do this with a little paint, fun fabric and a staple gun! Also, a great idea for desk or vanity chair since you can usually find a single, interesting shaped chair at re-sale shops!

Paint Tricks! - you will need a stencil for some of these

Picture Wall - Tips first!!! All of the frames should lay inside an imaginary rectangle or square. Unless you know what you're doing, make all frames similar (with different colored pictures) OR all the pictures black and white or sepia toned (frames can vary greatly); this will create continuity. For a modern look keep everything black and white! The most IMPORTANT thing is that the collage fits the scale of the wall; DON'T make it too small!

In an age where notable singers are selling perfume, movie stars are selling fashion and famed socialites are selling everything in between; it makes sense that renowned fashion designers would sell interior designs.From wallpaper to furniture, these famous fashion designers have taken their knowledge of scale, proportion and color and created some brilliant designs for your home, IF you can afford them!

Friday, January 20, 2012

A headboard doesn't have to be traditional, or even necessarily a piece of furniture. A multitude of alternate headboards have popped up and can be used anywhere from a child's room to an elegant master bedroom retreat. With very few limitations for these creations, it is all based on imagination and ingenuity. Enjoy!

Law Stallsmith-Jahn, Interior Designer

Elegant mantle headboard. Make from existing mantle or a bought piece from an antique or vintage store.

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Founded in 2011 by Interior Designer Marty Boyle. Shortly after Chicago Interiors was established Marty introduced a longtime friend and Interior Designer, Law Stallsmith-Jahn, to the firm to assist in fostering her vision. Together they promote the Chicago Interiors philosophy, “A truly well-designed space reflects uniquely on the inhabitant.” Their mission is to create designs that reflect their client’s style and solve their functional needs.